mark sanford, the state's former governor, tearfully resigned four years ago to be with his argentinian lover. now she's his fiance, and he's running for his old congressional seat. on the eve of the election, sanford stopped by a tire shop today in buford. some people have forgiven. >> he was great as a governor. i think he'll be good at anything else. we should give him a chance. >> reporter: some have not. >> i don't think his ethics are worthy of being elected to office. >> reporter: his opponent in the special election on tuesday is elizabeth colbert bush, sister of comedian stephen colbert. it's a deeply republican district. as a successful businesswoman making her first bid for public office she's keeping true to her slogan -- elizabeth means business. >> we talked about protecting the taxpayers. it doesn't mean you take the money we saved and leave the country for a personal purpose. >> reporter: her brother has been beating up on sanford late nights on comedy central for years. >> you are incredibly boring. [ laughter ] >> reporter: the outcome will not determine the balance of